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"The kitchen cabinet makeover came out stunning."

"One of the best contractors we have ever dealt with.  On the first phone
call I left a message and got a call back within 10 minutes and every time we called thru the entire project - that was the case.  Unheard of in this day and age.
Mark is the real deal.  He listens to you and understands what you want
and HE is not satisfied until you get it.  The project was slated for 4
to 6 weeks.  It did take extra time, but this was a high end kitchen
with a LOT of custom touches (ie: added cabinets/redesigned and enlarged
pantry closet, removed desk and added more cabinets, new center island,
all new floor and bathroom tiles, relocated fridge and added oven, all
LED lighting, removed tub and converted to tiled shower, reworked
plumbing, etc etc etc)  The job was completed in 8 weeks.  This was very
understandable.  Mark's employees are very conscientious and thoughtful
regarding what the customer wants and they are also some of the best
people you will ever meet. 
Wolak Interiors does not do new construction - only remodeling - so keep
that in mind.  But if you are looking for this kind of work, weather
kitchen, bathroom or other - you are talking about the best in the
business when you call this company. 
We will be calling them back in a year or two to do our master bath and closet/laundry room rework.
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"MR DUMAS AND HIS ASSOCIATE SHOWED UP ON TIME/VERY PLEASANT/WOULD RECOMMEND. HIS ASSOCIATE RANDY, DID A GREAT JOB STAINING MY CABINETS AND ALSO INSTALLED KNOBS FOR CABINETS. RANDY WILL BE RETURNING TO DO ADDITIONAL WORK."

"Went great easy process, I love how the cabinets look in my kitchen now brought life back into the room. Will be coming back to get some spare rooms done next"

"That went very well. They came out and they painted the room. They were done in about an hour and a half. It was really good quality work."

"Troy & his crew did a fantastic job of painting my kitchen walls, trim & cabinets. Troy was great at problem solving & he was dependable and trustworthy. The quality of the work performed exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend this company for all of your painting needs."

"They sent out about 3 service men and they worked fast to get the job done. Their work was great. They tore down the old stuff and put up the new and what an awesome job they did. They were very honest and respectful. They cleaned up very well after themselves. I really thought they did great all around."

"Tommy and his assistant, Louie, completely repainted our newly purchased condo. Everything was painted, top to bottom. HE IS FANTASTIC IN EVERY WAY - AAAA++++

My experience in evaluating contractors: My experience in remodels working with painters is very extensive: I?ve completely remodeled and had painted six major homes over the years. Thus, I have dealt with numerous paint contractors. Tommy is one of the best I?ve ever worked with.

Scope of Project: Notably, I hired every contractor remotely from San Francisco prior to moving out to Norfolk. Using Angie?s List and Better Business Bureau, I searched and evaluated numerous painters. I initially thought (from long distance) that only the walls needed re-painting. Upon inspection, Tommy noted everything needed to be repainted, to insure a consistent look and classy look. He emailed pictures evidencing the work that needed to be done. I agreed completely (other paint contractors suggested much of the same but no pictures sent). So, ceilings, all walls, closets, doors, windows, trim, top to bottom. Am I glad I followed his advice.

Bid Preparation: Getting estimates from afar, I had prepared an extremely detailed, line by line item list of every step that needed to be done. My real estate agent had keys to our condo and coordinated pick-up and return for inspection and estimates by contractors. All significant paint selections (quality) had been specified in the proposal at Virginia Paint (Benjamin Moore) I sent out. Each paint contractor got an identical email from me with no changes, thus ensuring comparability. I was searching for the best workers, at reasonable costs, and a good personality fit - most important. Numerous emails and phone call exchanges with these folks over two weeks it took to find the right painter. I chose Tommy as we determined approximate time frame he and his crew could begin. I had contract sent / signed, and initial deposits made for the work.

Professionalism: From long distance emails and over the phone, Tommy and I hit it off right off the bat. He is very, very professional, super experienced in all facets of painting, especially on color selection and co-ordination, helpful with suggestions and ideas. He is very reasonably priced (on the lower end but important, not the low end - you get what you pay for). Most important, he is a gentleman, courteous, very likeable, cheerful, extremely honest, a family man, very responsive(always a phone call response back to me generally within an hour and always within the day). I knew within the first day or two I had the right man for the job and needn?t worry about a thing. Not only was he an expert, he has an excellent way of dealing with other sub-contractors working their jobs (during the time frame he was there), who genuinely liked working with him, coordinating with them, their schedules, to keep things flowing smoothly.

Color Expert: Tommy is an expert.  Once getting to Ghent, meeting him in person for the first time at the condo, we hit it off immediately as we traveled together to the paint store. I had ideas about color, but it took me over a week to make my selections. There are literally thousands of colors, with options for various rooms, ceilings, trim, high lights, accent walls etc. He has a real eye for color selection and co-ordination, and was extremely helpful to me in the process. An expert like him for advice and direction was critical to success.

Work ethic. He is extremely detail conscious, everything needed to be perfect by him, always opted for the best look, never cut corners, even if cut into his profits - he is a perfectionist. Always cleaning up everything at the end of the day, removing tools. Remodels, especially old homes, always run into problems not anticipated and not part of the original contract. Important: home owners always come up with new ideas, the job expands, change orders, etc. Therefore, I knew from my extensive remodeling experience I could run over budget. I can assure you that Tommy was always more than fair with me, not a bean counter, he included gratuitously many little things we would try out not in the budget or he did so at minor cost addition. It became a bit of a partnership.

Job Done: The condo is absolutely beautiful, on time done to perfection at a reasonable cost, with a wonderful working relationship, hassle free co-operative manner thanks to Tommy and his assistant Lewis.

Summary: Having done five extensive home re-models, working with all the trades and at least 100 contractors, I CAN TRUTHFULLY SAY HE IS THE BEST. His work is top notch. HIS PRICES ARE VERY REASONABLE. His work ethic superb and honesty is impeccable. Most important, he loves his work.

Scott and Nancy
 

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"Doug and his crew did a great job on my windows. They have been very flexible working around weather and materials issues that wee out of their control."

"We love our cabinets! They look fantastic while remaining affordable. The friendly staff at AWD helped us from start to finish. They are very knowledgeable and gave us advice and tips when needed. They were receptive and patient with our ever-changing needs. Once we finalized our purchase, we received our cabinets within two weeks! The cabinets are very sturdy and the color is beautiful. The hinges and hardware are high quality. We are extremely pleased with AWD and would recommend them to any friends or family looking for good cabinets at a fair price."